*** Hot August Nights TRAIN ***

[pajeff02]

^^ Sounds good to me.

My DD's for several years were a 1998 Ford Ranger and then a 2004 Ford Ranger. The '98 was a stripper that I had to add AC to and the '04 was loaded. I really liked them both, but when we bought the Suburban I sold the '04 to a friend and then DD'd our '98 Dodge Durango until I bought the Caddie.

[kingls1]

Sorry didn't get together this trip, send me a heads up text the next trip

[pajeff02]

Camaro checked out just fine. Has a little rust in the lower right quarter and on the roll pan, but other than that she is solid. Found the build sheet for the engine and transmission. The 350 has been bored .060", align honed, and built with some decent parts. I have to run the numbers on the cam and heads to see what they are.

[35th-ANV-SS]

No worries. I slept away most of the evening yesterday. Was going to catch a game, but have been catching up on things in the hotel room. Off to Sheffield, PA in the AM.

[98TransAmWs-6]

My dad owned a F Exploder once. Served him well for many years.

Lol so much contradiction with that statement

[35th-ANV-SS]

My dad owned a F Exploder once. Served him well for many years.

Lol so much contradiction with that statement

We called it that because he beat it to hell and drove it until the wheels were about to fall off lol. Never once had a major issue though that I recall.

[98TransAmWs-6]

Ah that makes sense lol

[Zapper2003]

My parents just bought a new Explorer, can't remember if its 14 or 15. really nice vehicle. they opted for one trim level less than the limited.

[SMWS6TA]

wife & daughter come home tomorrow

[GTP231]

Mornin

Went to look at a new vehicle tonight, well not exactly new but new to me. Man was it nice. Now I must warn you I must use the F-wORD on here but I'm sold. It is a 2008 Explorer Limited, Pearl white, Tan leather interior, power everything including the running boards,V8, AWD, with 45,000 miles and has NEVER seen a Snow flake. I'm proud of how clean my TA is but I would have to say this thing is cleaner. I would have taken it tonight but it's a family friend and he wants a new 16 and can't get one until October 1st so looks like we have to wait a bit.

They are pretty solid vehicles. Just stock up on wheel bearings, ignition coils and buy yourself one of these sets
Broken Spark Plug Remover for Ford Triton 3 Valve Engines 65600

[pajeff02]

Why do the plugs snap off in Fords?

[SMWS6TA]

Why do the plugs snap off in Fords?

Because even they recognize a shitty product and are running away.......

[67CamaroRSSS]

... I must use the F-wORD on here ...

I see what you did there...

[GTP231]

Why do the plugs snap off in Fords?

Carbon builds up onto the ends of the plugs and they are a two piece pressed together plug design. The carbon doesn't let go of the plug

Little visual aid

[pajeff02]

Those are certainly some goofy ass looking plugs. Thanks for the info.

[GTP231]

I feel it was pure luck none broke

[kingls1]

I feel it was pure luck none broke

My neighbor just told me about the plug issue with that motor. He said it could turn into a huge expense! What's your thought on that Carpy? With 45K should I be concerned? Also he said something about having the Tranny flushed! I do know the owner said it was only serviced at the Ford dealer for everything since new.. and he has all the records. Something I'll have to check on.

[GTP231]

I'd replace them before 90K. Kits like I posted usually are all you'll ever need for broken plugs. I have a nice OTC set that grabs the plugs by more than just the hex. It'll also remove the broken end should it break.
Explorers are easier to get to the plugs vs F Series vehicles
At 45K I'd more concerned about an ignition coil than a plug problem. Common issue on Fords. Trans if he hasn't had it done by 45K get it done by 60 and you shouldn't run into problems

[kingls1]

That sounds good to me Thanks.

[pajeff02]

Plan on hitting the cruise in with the F-bodies this evening. Should be a good night.